Kameimunda - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kameimunda is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Turekela and around 103 km from Balangir. Kameimunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kameimunda is 420880. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kameimunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kameimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kameimunda village had a total population of 743 people, including 374 males and 369 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.83%, with male literacy at 52.94% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population743374369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246856
Scheduled Castes (SC)764432
Scheduled Tribes (ST)464237227
Literate Population327162165
Illiterate Population416212204

Nearby Villages of Kameimunda

Kameimunda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RahenbhataSouth-East1.16 km
MandalaNorth1.24 km
SamarsingNorth-East2.55 km
KuhibahalNorth2.88 km
PatimalSouth-East3.15 km
MalpamundaEast3.27 km
SaleparaSouth-East3.49 km
DhusamundaNorth-East3.68 km
LaljharaEast3.86 km
HialNorth-East4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kameimunda

Kameimunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kameimunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kameimunda is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kameimunda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kameimunda village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kameimunda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kameimunda village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kameimunda

Where is Kameimunda located?

Kameimunda village is located in Kantabanji Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kameimunda?

Kameimunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kameimunda?

The pincode of Kameimunda is 767060.

What is the population of Kameimunda?

Kameimunda had a total population of 743, including 374 males and 369 females.

How many households are there in Kameimunda?

Kameimunda had 198 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kameimunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kameimunda was 52.83%. Male literacy was 52.94% and female literacy was 52.72%.